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    Fox News calls CNA a nurse

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    I read some FOX articles online to get an alternative point of view. These days, each outlet is so slanted, I think it's important to look at all
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    FNP New Grads - Tell us about your first job!

    Emergent replied to ickyvicky's topic in General Students

    My mother had an aneurysm in my 1st semester, fell into a coma for 4 months, and died in my 2d semester. I took one day off for the funeral. My 1st day back one of my instructors was particularly...
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    Overwhelmed & Recovery?

    Emergent replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I work with so many nurses who, by the sound of it are functioning alcoholics. Of course, your error was drinking and driving. In my opinion, only impairment on the job, or diverting, warrants such...
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    Comes to ER, told to follow up, doesn't, comes back, gets angry

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I think we need a public service campaign to help educate the public on how to most effectively manage their healthcare and navigate the system as it is. Sadly, in the United States it's a...
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    Working with a disability, How to reduce student loans?

    Emergent replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Students

    The way to reduce your debt is to finish school, get on a strict budget, and pay off your current loans as fast as possible. You already took an educational gamble and lost. Now finish that ADN, then...
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    Service Dogs Allowed in ISO?

    Emergent replied to NPbyDay's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I'm concerned, all pets are for emotional support. My dogs are better friends than any human could be. That doesn't mean the whole world needs to put up with them. Not everyone likes dogs....
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    Service Dogs Allowed in ISO?

    Emergent replied to NPbyDay's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a dog lover who is sick of these ridiculous service dog scams. I am a landlady and had a prospective tenant at the last minute tell me his girlfriend has 2 service dogs, trying to weedle his way...
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    How do you deal with nurse cliques/"gangs" bullying?

    Emergent replied to Bosmer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds very real and toxic. For naysayers who say ignore it and do your job, or talk to the person, that's easier said than done. When a person alone has little social clout and finds themselves...
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    Don't clean up patient after a code

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    A colleague told me that it's a consolation to the family if we don't clean up after a code. It reassures the family that we did all we could for their loved
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    NURSYS

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    My state just required us to register. Is this a move towards a national licensure? We are not a compact state. I'm absolutely in favor of doing away with the ridiculous state by state licensure....
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    Manager Insists....

    Emergent replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    You are dealing with a time obsessed soul. I know, because time is my personal hang up. Humor
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    Manager Insists....

    Emergent replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are sweating the small stuff
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    What is a Sugar Cleanse and Do I Need It?

    Emergent replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    Things like meal replacement shakes and special supplements smack of money making schemes of overpriced items, marketed as a special '30 day sugar detox'
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    DNA testing for proper diet for you

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in this concept. We are all individuals. Our ancestors came from such diverse localities and were accustomed to vastly different diets. The company that provides this service claims...
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    Don't clean up patient after a code

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like this idea is just one trauma conference speaker's
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    Don't clean up patient after a code

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    She told me she learned this at a trauma
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Lately on Pandora the advertising is dominated by advertising from both my hospital, and another one where I used to work. I swear, it's going to to drive me to pay for an ad-free subscription! The...
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    What is a Sugar Cleanse and Do I Need It?

    Emergent replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    There's no doubt that we all need to cut back on refined sugars. They are a big part of the reason behind the rise in chronic diseases of over consumption. We can accomplish this by cooking our own...
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    Double diapering alert patients who ask? I think it's neglectful. However...

    Emergent replied to Surfin USA's topic in General Nursing

    So, you got fired for charging into a new job with both barrels and a bunch of self-righteous pot stirring? Of course, now you want to take it to the next level and engage in vengeful retribution by...
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    This person outranks me?!

    Emergent replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    I found an enlightening article on the proper way to collect a sputum sample. They go as far as recommending the sample be obtained before breakfast. If that's not possible, waiting until at least an...
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    What Else Can I Do For A Living?

    Emergent replied to RNCM123's topic in Nursing Career

    I can see why you are struggling. You sound miserable. How's your life outside of work? Do you have fulfilling relationships and past times? Yes, there are difficult people in nursing. I find...
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    Bra under scrubs!

    Emergent replied to LPN_WA's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Where an undershirt or tank top under your
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    Pendulum Swinging too Far on Pain Meds?

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    A good friend of mine's hubby is waiting for a hip replacement surgery. He's the farthest thing from a drug seeker I can think of. He's in a lot of pain, bone on bone. He's a karate instructor as a...
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    When cliques undermine team dynamics

    Emergent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm wondering about this subject and nursing. I've seen a lot of cliqueishness in nursing. This usually involves some level of social ostracism of others. This affects some people more than others,...
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    Those Who Have Left Nursing

    Emergent replied to harumi22's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a gal who worked in LTC for a long time, was a Resident Care Coordinator before she threw the towel in and finished her working life with a job in the deli at Safeway. She had a decent house...